FAQ: What Types of Products does Altiras Chemicals Buy?

Altiras Chemicals buys what it calls “secondary chemicals”. This designation was coined by Altiras to refer to non-prime chemicals, including chemical coproducts, chemical byproducts, used chemicals, offspec chemicals, and surplus chemicals. Altiras is engaged in beneficial reuse and therefore does not purchase prime chemicals on a regular basis unless such purpose ensures the reliable supply of a customers overall need, which is at least partially fulfilled by the use of secondary chemicals.

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